A recent survey of deaths related to the workplace done by the Connecticut Department of Labor found that 48 people died while on the job last year. This represented a 23% increase in deaths over the average number of deaths in Connecticut.
In order to understand where the problems lie it is important to understand in which sector these jobs were. Reviewing this list of where the deaths occured can give us some insight to help avoid this steep increase in future years:
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Transportation related injuries (36%)
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Violence and injuries by person (21%)
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Falls, slips, trips (18%)
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Other (14%)
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Contact with Objects and Equipment (11%)
Two industries saw the highest workplace deaths per 100,000 full time employees. The construction injuries had 10.9 deaths per 100,000 full time employees. The next highest number of workplace deaths occurred in the utilities industry which saw 10.2 deaths per every 100,000 full time employees.
Workplace deaths are an all too common occurrence in Connecticut which cause undue pain and suffering to the loved ones that are left behind. Our firm can review your case and make sure that your interests and the interests of your deceased loved one are being met. Contact our office immediately to tell us about your situation and we can start an investigation.
